Hosting credit union leaders

2023-09-29T11:13:02+01:00

A group of credit union leaders from around the UK and beyond have been welcomed to the Scottish Parliament by Martin Whitfield MSP. The South Scotland MSP hosted a special graduation ceremony event for the Credit Union Foundation’s Credit Union Development Education Europe programme, which included members from credit unions in several countries. The day [...]

Hosting credit union leaders2023-09-29T11:13:02+01:00

Employability hub launch welcomed

2023-09-20T14:59:56+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed the launch of a new community hub drop in for people of all ages, which coincided with this year's Exam Results day. Located at MECLC (Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre), but serving people across East Lothian, the careers and employability support hub is a collaborative effort between Skills Development Scotland [...]

Employability hub launch welcomed2023-09-20T14:59:56+01:00

Building skills demonstrated

2023-09-21T15:17:16+01:00

An initiative to demonstrate traditional building skills to young people has been praised by Martin Whitfield MSP. Organised by the Scottish Traditional Building Forum at the Scottish Parliament, the event involved young people working in the industry delivering mini-masterclasses to schoolchildren, including pupils from Galashiels Academy. The demonstration was organised as part of the Build [...]

Building skills demonstrated2023-09-21T15:17:16+01:00

Visit to Dunbar cement plant

2023-09-27T14:58:10+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP and Daniel Johnson MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Business and Fair Work, recently visited Tarmac’s Dunbar Cement Plant for an update on some of the latest developments at the site. The MSPs were provided with an overview of Tarmac and its national operations, as well as a more detailed look at [...]

Visit to Dunbar cement plant2023-09-27T14:58:10+01:00

First Big College Open Week welcomed

2023-10-03T13:23:50+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed Big College Open Week when Scotland's colleges will be showcasing all they have to offer. A host of exciting activities are taking place throughout the country during the week (27 to 31 March). Organised by the College Development Network (CDN) Marketing and Communications Network, the purpose of the week is [...]

First Big College Open Week welcomed2023-10-03T13:23:50+01:00

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023

2023-10-03T16:38:32+01:00

To help mark this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week (6-10 March), Martin Whitfield MSP has met with apprentices from Enjoyleisure to learn more about their experiences and the opportunities that their apprenticeships have opened up for them. Joining the four apprentices, Leon, Clare, Luke and Kayden, in the discussion, were Bill Axon, Enjoy’s Chief Executive, Colin [...]

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 20232023-10-03T16:38:32+01:00

CDN College Awards 2023 open

2023-10-09T10:21:50+01:00

The 2023 Scottish College Awards, delivered by CDN, are now open for entries and Martin Whitfield MSP is encouraging colleges in his region and across Scotland to participate. The Awards recognise the talent, skills and achievements of colleges, their staff and their learners, providing a valuable opportunity to celebrate the innovation taking place in colleges [...]

CDN College Awards 2023 open2023-10-09T10:21:50+01:00
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